Tools of the Trade

CMA offers an array of resources to help build and sustain a career in classical and contemporary ensemble music.

Seminars and Workshops

First Tuesdays

Each workshop in this free series—on practical subjects ranging from contract negotiations to the use of new media—is presented by an expert in the field and recorded for download on CMA’s website. Presented monthly, October to June.

The First Tuesdays series, presented in collaboration with Midtown Arts Common and St. Peter's Church, is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

Recordings of the seminars are offered online to CMA members free of charge through the generosity of the MetLife Foundation.

Regional Events

CMA offers seminars and career consultations—as well as networking events and ensemble showcases—at regional conferences and other events around the country.

National Conference

The annual gathering of the country’s ensemble music community is an unparalleled opportunity to network with colleagues, explore fresh perspectives on professional issues—and hear emerging and renowned chamber music artists in showcases and concerts. The conference is held every January at The Westin New York at Times Square, New York City.

Consultations

Telephone or in-person appointments with CMA’s professional staff are important resources for members. National Conference next January?

Publications

Both Chamber Music, CMA’s bimonthly magazine, and CMA Matters, a quarterly professional development bulletin, publish articles on topics of interest to musicians and presenters.